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Book Tour Excitement for Kamala Harris’ Memoir ‘107 Days’

Kamala Harris’ book tour is officially underway as she promotes her new political memoir “107 Days.” Published in September, “107 Days” follows Harris’ journey as...

Kendrick Lamar: Revolutionizing West Coast hip-hop

Kendrick Lamar has proven himself to be one of the biggest rappers as of late. From his public feud with Aubrey “Drake” Graham to...

Kendrick Lamar brings storytelling to Super Bowl LIX halftime show

Rap sensation Kendrick Lamar brought storytelling to the nation’s main stage at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show on Feb. 9. The performance came...

SZA returns with solid showing on “SOS Deluxe: LANA”

American R&B singer SZA released an extension of her second solo studio album with “SOS Deluxe: LANA” on Dec. 20. “LANA” adds 15 tracks...

‘GNX’ — Kendrick Lamar surprises music industry with album and tour

On Nov. 22, hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar released his first album since leaving longtime labels Top Dawg Entertainment and Aftermath Entertainment, titled “GNX.” In...

Kendrick Lamar’s blueprint to winning the November election

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have undoubtedly heard of Kendrick Lamar and Aubrey Graham’s (Drake) rap disses against each other. However,...

From friends to enemies: Kendrick Lamar and Drake fight for the rap crown

Shots were fired! Some of the most revolutionary lyrics by some of the best rappers of this generation have recently hit the hip-hop scene...

The “DAMN.” Pulitzer Prize

By Skyler Romero Since its inception in 1943, the Pulitzer Prize for Music has largely recognized artists from a somewhat narrow field of contenders. Historically,...

Crowning the “Black Panther” Album as King of Soundtracks

By Skyler Romero Like the film it takes inspiration from, “Black Panther: The Album – Music from and Inspired By” walks a fine line between...

Kendrick’s “DAMN.” Tackles Personal Reflection and Political Dissent

By Jessica Resendez Damn. Kendrick Lamar did it again. Labeled as one of the most important rappers of our generation by Time magazine, Lamar has...

Is Kendrick Lamar an Anti-Makeup Martyr or Misogynist Messiah?

By Sharmin Shanur Kendrick Lamar’s new single “Humble” has fallen under some intense scrutiny. With fans hailing him for calling women the most beautiful in...

‘Butterfly’ is Really Who They Idolizize

Coming off of “good kid m.A.A.d. city,” the world was looking at K. Dot and wondering what he would do next. The breakout album,...

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